Announcements

• Stanley Golf Course is NOW OPEN starting at 7:00 am on weekdays and 6:00 am on weekends and holidays.
• Advanced tee times are now being taken for any day up to 5 days in advance via online reservations anytime and call-ins and walk-ins starting at 7:00 am on weekdays and 6:00 am on weekends and holidays. • Our enclosed heated and lighted driving range opens 7:00 am weekdays and 6:00 am on weekends and holidays and remains open until 9:00 pm daily. Balls may be purchased at the ball dispenser by credit card only. Small Bucket - $6.00, Medium Bucket - $9.00, Large Bucket - $12.00
• See our In-Season Specials below.

Allows any person that lives, works or owns property in New Britain or Newington to receive the discounted Adult or Senior Benefits Card rates shown at the top of the page.

>>> Resident $ 5.00 / Non-Resident $ 25.00

The benefits card may not be used towards the purchase of a golf pass.
Residents must provide proof of residency by showing drivers license and one other document. (ie. utility bill, lease agreement, tax document)
Property owner or golfer who works in New Britain or Newington must provide proof of employment or tax bill. (ie. pay stub, paycheck, property tax)

News

Stanley Golf Course in the News

In the News - 2014

In the News - 2013

For the full New Britain Parks and Recreation Department News Release regarding above, click here.

In the News - 2011

Kyle Hedstrom Named Connecticut Section PGA Public Merchandiser of the Year

ROCKY HILL, Conn. – Kyle Hedstrom, head PGA Professional at Stanley Golf Course in New Britain, Conn., has been selected by the Connecticut Section PGA as the recipient of the 2011 Public Merchandiser of the Year award. The Merchandiser of the Year Award recognizes excellence in business and merchandising at private, public and resort golf facilities.

Hedstrom, 36, a nine-year member of The PGA of America, has been overseeing the golf operations at Stanley Golf Course since 2004. Prior to that, he was an assistant PGA Professional at Shuttle Meadow Country Club, and an apprentice during his time at Ellington Ridge Country Club and Black Hall Club.

“It’s an honor to be recognized by your peers as to having one of the nicer golf shops and I was fortunate enough to win the award previously in 2005 as well,” says Hedstrom. “For people to recognize that you have a consistent golf shop merchandising operation within the last six years means a lot.”

Hedstrom was also honored as a five-time member of the PGA President’s Council on Growing the Game. He is a graduate of Central Connecticut State University with a major in Business and now resides in Wethersfield with wife, Leanne, seven-year-old son, Jack, and three-year-old daughter, Kayla.

About the Connecticut Section PGA

The Connecticut Section PGA is a not-for-profit organization chartered by the PGA in 1933 to promote golf and enhance the livelihood of its members. The section is comprised of more than 350 men and women PGA Professionals from Connecticut and Western Massachusetts, the experts in the game and business of golf.

1) Stanley Golf Course 245 Hartford Road New Britain (860) 827-1362It may be 81 years old, but it’s got state-of-the-art GPS systems on its golf carts, 27 holes, ultra-modern practice facilities and a 19-bay driving range with heaters and lighting. But Kyle Hedstrom, Stanley’s head golf professional, says the reason the course was voted best in the region this year is the top-notch condition of the course: "Even though the economy is down, we’re not letting our course conditions or customer service slip."
2) Rockledge Golf Club
289 South Main St. West Hartford (860) 521-6284
3) Simsbury Farms Golf Course

Mayor Timothy T. Stewart and Parks and Recreation Commission Chairman Jamie Giantonio announced today that Stanley Golf Course was voted “Best Golf Course” in the Advocate’s Best of Hartford Readers’ Poll 2011. The Hartford Advocate polled their readers in search of the best of the best and this year received a bigger response than ever before. Voted number one by over one hundred thousand Hartford Advocate readers, Stanley Golf Course proves to be the best of the best.

“This is another piece of the puzzle that makes Stanley a total championship golf course” said Mayor Stewart. “I am so proud of Stanley in being recognized throughout Connecticut as the best golf course.”

Stanley Golf Course located at 245 Hartford Road, New Britain is a beautiful 27 hole public golf course with a nineteen station, covered, heated and lighted driving range. The golf course has a fleet of 87 new 2011 state-of-the art Precedent Excel golf carts that promises to enhance the golfer’s experience. Stanley Golf Course is home to an award winning Pro Shop and home to the fine dining and drinking venue of Whinstone Tavern.

“This honor validates what the golfers have been telling us for years” said Bill DeMaio, Director of Parks and Recreation. “All golfers should try Stanley, the “Best Golf Course”, for the ultimate golfing experience.”

Red Nine

Red NineRedesign Status

The Red 9 is now closed for an extensive design makeover. We think its new topography will be challenging yet fair for all golfing abilities with water hazards, elevated greens, doglegs and well placed bunkers to test your shot making skills while at the same time providing you with a pleasurable and fun experience.

During the golf course re-construction, our white and blue courses will be fully operational and open for play. Ground clearing is now underway for the redesigned Red 9. We need to see what progress is being made in the next few months to better determine when the redesigned Red 9 will open for play.

You can view the new Red 9 layout right here. We are definitely excited about its new design and we are looking forward to playing on it, as we hope you will be too, when it reopens. We will be posting periodic updates along with photos of the redesigned nine while work is in progress. So please do check back periodically.

Below are snapshots of the redesign construction work (listed in date order - most recent 1st).

Tournament Rates

Book A Tee Time

Book A Tee Time

Book a Tee TimeCourse is Now Closed...........................................................................................................................................................................................................

Hours Open:

• Stanley Golf Course now opens at 7:00 am, 7 days a week. Advanced tee times are being taken for any day up to 5 days in advance for walk-ins, call-ins or online reservations.
• Our enclosed heated and lighted driving range hours are 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, 7 days a week.Balls may be purchased at the ball dispenser by credit card only. Small Bucket - $6.00, Medium Bucket - $9.00, Large Bucket - $12.00

Tee Times will be available from the time the course opens (varies based on time of year) to end-of-day.

Play from 12:00 pm alternates between OPEN PLAY (see below) and reserved tee times.

You must have a minimum of three players to make a tee-time.

Cancellation Policy

If you cannot keep a tee time, please give us at least a 24-hour cancellation notice by calling 860-827-1362 so we can accommodate others wishing to play. Thank you.

Open Play:

Open Play is available to everyone whether you are a single or a group of 2 or more players. Your wait—if there is one—will seem shorter if you warm-up at our driving range or practice on our putting and chipping greens. You may also want to visit our restaurant just a short distance away from the 1st tee.

Open Play is available:
- Weekdays from 3:00 pm to dark
- Weekends & Holidays from 12:00 pm to dark

Open Play may be reduced by outside events; look for announcements in the Golf Shop or the Schedule Board at entrance for such events.

Players must sign-in at the Starter's Booth for Open Play but no more than 30 mins before open play begins.

Players must be available at anytime after signing in. Once your name is called, you must be prepared to begin play or risk forfeiting your position on the list.

Specials & Promos

Membership

Restaurant

Back Nine Tavern at Stanley Golf Course

(860) 223-8531

We are pleased to announce that the tavern and restaurant at Stanley Golf Course is now under new management. Michael and Chris Calvanese, who run the Back Nine Tavern at Southington Country Club, have expanded the Back Nine Tavern sports theme to Stanley Golf Course for your enjoyment. So why not check out the Back Nine Tavern website now and be sure to take a gander at a medley of great photos on their Facebook page.

Men's Events

1. If any Date below is underlined, click on it to view Tee Times.
2. If any Event below is underlined:
. Tap or click on it to see Event details and have the opportunity to register on-line.
. Once Event is over, tap or click on it to see Event Results.

Women's Events

1. If any Date below is underlined, tap or click on it to view Tee Times.
2. If any Event below is underlined, tap or click on it to view Results.Note: If you hold your phone sideways, the Tee Times and Results might appear larger and easier to read.
3. For a fuller description of each Event including tournament guidelines, see the 2017 Tournament Descriptions.

The sign-up deadline for Ladies’ Club events is no later than the Thursday, 10 days before the event, by 5:00 PM. Sign up by emailing the Tournament Director/Vice-President
Diane Hunter dianemariehunter@gmail.com.

+ These tournaments are SWGC sponsored tournaments. All other tournaments listed are optional events that the Stanley Women’s Club members have been invited to participate in.

Senior Events

Golf Hartford County - The Senior Club

The Senior Club at Stanley G.C. was organized in 1992 and has approximately 80 members. Membership is open to all male golfers 55 years of age and older. We seek to promote good fellowship and sportsmanship by playing golf and maintaining social contacts with other senior golfers.

For information on our Events/Tournaments Schedule, Club Dues, Club Officer contact information and other details, please read our Newsletter here.

Men's Info

Men's Club - Membership

BECOME A MEMBER

The Stanley Men's Golf Club is a non-profit golf club organization that was founded in 1934. Our current membership of 120 members, promotes competitive competition, fellowship and sportsmanship in the game of golf.

Membership Benefits Include:

20% Off Green Fees*

USGA GHIN Handicap

Weekend Tournaments

Five Major Championships

New England Public Links Teams

Ryder Cup Style Matches

Kick Off Night Banquet - Awards Banquet

JOIN NOW

It’s easy to join. Just download, print, and complete the 2017 Membership Application. The application can be mailed to or dropped off at the Stanley Golf Course Pro Shop.

Additional information concerning memberships and our event schedule can be obtained by contacting Dan Ahern, the Club's President at stanleymensclub@att.net

* Available to Stanley Men's Golf Club members, the New Britain/Newington Golf Benefits Card entitles players to approximately 20% off regular golf prices. Card sold separately in the Stanley Pro Shop.

Women's Info

For more than 60 years, Stanley Women's Golf Club has offered golfing opportunities to women of all ages and abilities. The club is a non-profit organization with a stated purpose to promote and encourage women's golf. Although we compete for prizes, friendship and camaraderie are our primary goals with membership open to all women 16 years of age and older. It doesn't matter if you are just beginning to play competitively or have a low handicap; we welcome your participation in the club.

Stanley Golf Course has 27 beautiful and challenging holes. Our schedule of 13 tournaments is played on Saturday’s with tee times beginning at 9:30 A.M. for most events. Tournament sign-up begins approximately 2 weeks prior to each specific event.

Our Vice-President/Tournament Director or designee will email the date of each event with its format and description and will advise members of any specific details regarding the event.
Annual Membership Dues is $90.00 for all members. This covers the costs for prize money, club administration fees & a Connecticut State Golf Assoc. GHIN handicap. Our Member-Member/Member-Guest Tournament requires an additional fee to cover the cost of post-tournament refreshments.

A GHIN handicap is required for tournament play to be eligible for net prizes. For new members without handicaps, a handicap can be established by posting on the GHIN handicap system five 18-hole scores (or equivalent in 9-hole scores). The handicap chairperson or pro shop can assist new members in posting scores.

Membership in the Stanley Women's Golf Club enables you to join SNEWGA (Southern New England Women's Golf Association). SNEWGA provides our members additional opportunities to play golf at many public and private courses throughout Connecticut. SNEWGA Membership is an additional $15 per year. If interested, submit your fee along with your SWGC application.aaa
If you love to play golf and want to meet other women that are committed to the sport, then Stanley Women's Club may be the place for you.

Contact 2017 Club President, Jean Trzasko @ jet7golf@aol.com or the Stanley Golf Pro-Shop at 860-827-8570 for more information.

Events / Tournaments

Stanley Golf Course has all the facilities that can provide your company and/or outing with the best golfing experience. Stanley Golf Course offers a 27-hole Championship layout, a recently completed covered tee-box, target green driving range with both mats and grass to hit from, a full service golf shop, and a restaurant that can accommodate any of your food and beverage requests. We welcome group sizes from 20 to over 200 and hope you will give Stanley Golf Course consideration for such an event. We invite you and your company to come spend a day with us and enjoy the Hartford golf experience.

Our Services

We recommend utilizing all aspects of our facility. The golf shop offers significant discounts to groups having their outings at Stanley Golf Course. Whinstone Tavern Restaurant features an assortment of menu choices and options to fit any outing's budget. Also, we've recently added a full-length driving range to Stanley Golf Course. The range offers golf course topography that allows true simulation for golfers of all abilities. We believe one-stop shopping truly enhances the experience for any golfer participating in a tournament, and we at Stanley feel confident we can make your visit a memorable one.

Who Will Win the Ryder Cup?

Take a moment to fill out the entry form to have a chance to win 1 of 3 great prizes:

1st prize - 18 holes for a foursome with carts2nd prize - 18 holes for a twosome with carts

3rd prize - 45-min private lesson with Head Pro

A total of 28 points (one point for each match, ½ point each team for ties) will be split between the 2 teams over the 3-day competition starting Friday, September 30. If the competition ends in a tie 14-14, then Europe would be declared the winner as the defending champs and retain the cup another 2 years.

Should there be more than one person guessing the correct split of 28 points, then two Tie-Breaker questions are also being asked to determine the winners.

Deadline for entering the contest is Friday, September 30 at 8 AM.Note:Any entries placed after the deadline will not be eligible for prizes.

The prize winners will be announced on our website and Facebook page the day after the Ryder Cup competition ends.

Guidelines

Guidelines

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

Eligibility
Stanley Men's Golf Club Members must have a valid GHIN Handicap to play in Men's Club events. New members without a GHIN Handicap must post a minimum of five 18 hole scores to get a temporary handicap until 20 scores are posted.

Pace of Play
18 hole rounds are expected to be completed in 4 hours and 10 minutes. Slow play will not be tolerated. Members who do not adhere to the pace of play will forfeit early tee time privileges. Remember, it's your responsibility to keep up with the group in front of you, not just stay ahead of the group behind you.

Tournament Descriptions
Tournament descriptions can be viewed online in the Events Calendar. In addition, weekly email notifications will be sent to the membership containing the tournament description.

Tournament Registration
Tournament Registration begins two weeks prior to the event date. Registration deadline is Sunday at 7:00 pm the week before the event. Online registration can take place by clicking the “Register Now” button in the tournament description or weekly email notification. Alternatively, players can register in the Pro Shop. Payment will be accepted at the registration table on the day of the event. Players who register and do not show will be required to pay the registration fee before they are allowed to play in any other Stanley Men's Golf Club event.

Tee Times and Results
Tee Times are blocked generally starting at 7:57 am. The Pro Shop will set the tee times for the field and post them online the Friday before the event. On the Tuesday following the event the Pro Shop will post the results. Tee Times and Results can be viewed online in the Events Calendar. Tee Times and Results will also be posted in the Pro Shop.

Weekend Events
Played every weekend throughout the season Weekend Events will be posted in the Pro Shop or at the registration table. Register and pay on the day of play. Players must obtain their own tee time unless they have registered for a Men’s Club Tournament and wish to play in both events. Participants must play with at least one other Men’s Golf Club Member.

Ties for First Place
The following events will hold a sudden death playoff starting on the first hole to determine the overall gross winner: Two Ball Championship, City Championship, Club Championship, and Senior Club Championship. The Two Man Match Play Championship will hold a sudden death playoff to determine the flight winner. All other events will use the USGA recommended tie breaker system last nine, last six, last three, last hole(s) except for events with a shotgun start in which case the tie will be broken starting with the number one handicap hole.

Ties for Last Place
NEPL Gross Team qualifying will hold a sudden death playoff starting on the first hole for last place and two alternates. All other events will use the USGA recommended tie breaker system last nine, last six, last three, last hole(s) except for events with a shotgun start in which case the tie will be broken starting with the number one handicap hole.

POSTING SCORES

Score Posting
Rounds played at Stanley Golf Course should be posted as a Home score or Tournament score following play on the computer in the Golf Shop. Unless otherwise noted post as a Home score. Rounds played at other courses should be posted as Away score within 7 days on the computer in the Golf Shop or on the GHIN website. Scores for CSGA and CT Section PGA events should be posted as a Tournament score. Ask a Golf Shop staff member if you need assistance posting scores.

Violations for not Posting 18 Hole Scores
The first violation for not posting an 18 hole score is a written warning after we post your score. The second violation for not posting an 18 hole score is a penalty score of 72. The third violation for not posting an 18 hole score is a penalty score of 72 and a manual reduction of your handicap index for a period of three handicap adjustment revisions (45 days). A fourth violation for not posting an 18 hole score will be membership suspension until you meet with the Board of Directors on a set date within 45 days after the violation date on why you are not posting your scores.

Scoring Differentials
If competitive scores are abnormally lower than noncompetitive scores a manual reduction of your handicap index will be administered by the Stanley Men’s Golf Clubs Handicap Chairman / Committee for a period up to four handicap adjustment revision dates. Any reduction of your handicap index by the Stanley Men’s Golf Club will be reflected by a letter “M” following your index. At each handicap revision the most recent twenty scores as calculated are weighed against the average of the two best Tournament score differentials, and if the difference of both Tournament score differentials is at least three strokes lower than the Handicap Index (as calculated from the most recent 20 scores), a reduction by the CSGA will be administered reflected by the letter “R” following your index.

Contact Info & Directions

Teaching Academy

TheStanley Teaching Academyoffers private, semi-private and group golf lessons that can be scheduled to accommodate your pace and convenience. Our programs cater to all levels of golfers. Whether you are new to the game or an experienced player determined to lower you scores, our Academy has the right instruction program you.

OurPersonalized Video Swing Analysiswill definitely make a difference.Using the latest golf software our instructors will give you a side-by-side comparison of your before and after swing in both normal speed and slow motion showing you the benefits of grip, setup and swing improvements.

Private Lessons

Head Golf Professional 45 min $65

Assistant Golf Professional 45 min $55

Semi-Private Lessons (2 people)

Head Golf Professional 1 hour $55 each $110

Assistant Golf Professional 1 hour $40 each $ 80

Your Choice of Clinics:

Group lessons come in a package of (4) 1-hour sessions with groups consisting of 8-10 people. Cost is $99 per person.

Aerial View

To view the 3 nine hole courses, just click on the course of your choice below.

Note: Our 18-hole course is typically playedWhitetoRedbut it may from time-to-time involve other nines such as playingRedtoBlue or BluetoWhite. So if you are playing 18 holes, be sure to click on both nines that you will be playing.

Viewing Tips: In watching the YouTube flyover videos, you may want to watch the video in fullscreen mode for a more panoramic effect so turn your phone sideways. Also seeing it in high definition — 720p HD will add to to your viewing pleasure. To watch the videos in HD, click on the vertical row of 3 dots shown in the top righthand corner of your screen just above the YouTube viewing screen, then click on quality, then 720p HD.Caution: When you watch the video in 720p HD, the live streaming may not be able to keep up with the video speed at certain times of day in which case you may have to start over OR reduce the quality to Normal.

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